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Old May 25, 2012 | 07:20 AM
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What do you guys think about Big Brake Kits? I'm looking for a kit mainly (almost fully ) for looks. What are your thought on brand, build quality, customer service and replacement parts when it comes to making a selection. Can you guys give any advice? I'm considering Wilwood F/R at the moment. JDM is nice but $$$$.

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Old May 25, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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I have Stoptechs front and rear...It is a awesome setup considering the affordable price of replacement parts and pad selection...You might want to consider this route..I got my setup off of Titanmotorsports who on occasion have sales...
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Old May 25, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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willwood is not a bad choice overall

other brands i consider when it comes to bbk: ap racing, stoptech, brembo, alcon, endless, project u
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Old May 26, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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I have Ksport and they are a great looking set along with price and how well they work. In the first day I noticed a difference. They also have over 100 different colors to choose from. Hit up Jade from Ksport he a vendor on here, you won't be disappointed.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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I've been EXTREMELY pleased with my Jun setup and people love them at meets/events/shows and even regular people giving compliments. Stopping power is incredible, like dropping anchors and there is no such thing as fade with them (though I have not tracked the vehicle with the brakes). They do squeak like many BBKs especially when cold initially.

Overall very VERY happy with them and will always get a BBK from now on.

All the brands rominl stated are also on point.
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When you say JDM, do you specifically mean the Supra TT brake swap? Or Aristo brakes?

I can't speak for Brembo or Stoptech personally ( I have supra brakes on my car as we speak), but it truly seems like everyone who starts with anything other than those two, AND tracks or auto-x's end up upgrading to Brembo or Stoptech. I know you said you mainly want them for looks, but that's something to consider. Brembo's are supposed to be very light as well, they have aluminum calipers. I don't know much about the Stoptechs.

My Supra TT brake swap was VERY inexpensive (I thought so at least), In all I spent about $1500 buying all the parts.
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Originally Posted by SoaringSC
When you say JDM, do you specifically mean the Supra TT brake swap? Or Aristo brakes?

I can't speak for Brembo or Stoptech personally ( I have supra brakes on my car as we speak), but it truly seems like everyone who starts with anything other than those two, AND tracks or auto-x's end up upgrading to Brembo or Stoptech. I know you said you mainly want them for looks, but that's something to consider. Brembo's are supposed to be very light as well, they have aluminum calipers. I don't know much about the Stoptechs.

My Supra TT brake swap was VERY inexpensive (I thought so at least), In all I spent about $1500 buying all the parts.
I meant JDM as in Project u, endless, etc....

I have a 3GS so the options are limited. Brembo and StopTech look great but cost too much for me right now. I might get Wilwood.

Thanks to all that have replied!!
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